https://github.com/trevorbrowning/writedaily
A distraction-free journaling app built with Python and Tkinter.
https://github.com/trevorbrowning/writedaily
desktop-app desktop-application diary gui journaling note-taking notebook productivity python python-tkinter python-tkinter-gui tkinter
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A distraction-free journaling app built with Python and Tkinter.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/trevorbrowning/writedaily
- Owner: TrevorBrowning
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-03-29T05:04:04.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-29T05:15:05.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-29T06:22:43.167Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: desktop-app, desktop-application, diary, gui, journaling, note-taking, notebook, productivity, python, python-tkinter, python-tkinter-gui, tkinter
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 10.8 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# WriteDaily 🖊️
**WriteDaily** is a clean, minimalist journaling desktop app built in Python with a focus on distraction-free writing. Built using Tkinter, it offers a beautiful interface with customizable fonts, auto-save, theming, and a full-screen focus mode for daily journaling.
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## ✨ Features
- Write/Read tabs for easy journaling and browsing
- Save entries as `.txt` files, also logged in a `.json` file
- Combobox to browse previous entries by date
- Toolbar with font and theme selection
- **Focus Mode**: hides UI and enters fullscreen
- Small toggle button and ESC key exit focus mode
- Autosave with timestamped entries
- Distraction-free interface with hidden scrollbars
- Custom icons and About window with clickable social links
- Exports as `.exe` for Windows with bundled assets and icon
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## 📓 How to Use
1. Write your journal entry in the **Write** tab.
2. Click **Save** to store your entry (or rely on auto-save).
3. Switch to the **Read** tab to view past entries.
4. Use the dropdown to pick a date and view logs.
5. Enable **Focus Mode** for distraction-free writing.
6. Exit Focus Mode with the ✕ button or **Escape** key.
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## 🛠 Running the App
### ▶️ Option 1: Run the Python script
Make sure you have Python 3 installed.
```bash
python WriteDaily.py
```
### 💾 Option 2: Run the Windows `.exe`
Download the packaged `.exe` from the [Releases](../../releases) section.
No install required — just double-click and start journaling.
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## 🖼️ Screenshots
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## 💡 Compatibility
- ✅ Windows 10/11 (tested `.exe`)
- ✅ Python 3.8+ if running from source
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## 📁 Files Created
- `/Entries/` — Contains daily `.txt` journal files
- `journal_entries.json` — Internal index for saved entries
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## 📄 License
MIT License.
Created with ❤️ by Trevor Browning.